DC: Form FPOs in each block for farmers’ benefit

Deputy Commissioner Sakshi Sawhney on Wednesday held a meeting with officials from the agriculture sector, cooperative sector, NABARD and other advisers to form Farmer Producer Organization (FPO) in each block to increase the income of farmers of the district.

The DC said in the coming times, it is very important for farmers to organise themselves under such groups to take agriculture on commercial lines. “Such groups can be of great help in developing agriculture as a business, therefore, maximum farmers of the district should be associated with such groups. With this, the farmer will get more value for his crop but there will also be chances of getting big discounts while purchasing agricultural and domestic use items, which will reduce farming expenses,” she said.

NABARD manager Manjit Singh said for the establishment and success of such groups, the government can provide technical and expert assistance as well as financial assistance of about Rs 18 lakh for three years. He said that in South India, such groups are being run by farmers very successfully.